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What's Your Travel Type?
Are you a super-organized Type A or a laid-back Type B? Jot down your answers, then see which vacation spots suit your style.
Type A or Type B?
Grab a pencil and jot down your response choices, then we'll help you tally
your score.
 
1. Your trip research goes something like this:
A.Read guides, make a spreadsheet of pros and cons, read all reviews, then decide.
B.Check some reviews of each destination, then decide.
C.Read a travel magazine, ask a few friends, then decide.
D.Tag along with friends and allow them to choose the best destination.
 
2. Getting to the airport:
A.Arrive at the airport at least two hours in advance, with boarding pass in hand.
B.Gather bags and boarding pass, arrive at airport about an hour in advance.
C.Arrive on time, but need to print your boarding pass at the kiosk.
D.You lost your itinerary but know the flight leaves around noon. Arrive at the airport around 11:20am.
 
3. How do you decide where to stay?
A. You've carefully researched hotels and checked numerous web sites for the best value.
B. You've read some reviews and picked a hotel that looks good and is priced right.
C. You've asked friends for advice and booked at one of their favorites.
D. You'll look for a place to stay once you get there.
 
4. Your travel partner just showed up with a clipboard, wristwatch, and complete itinerary in hand. How do you react?
A.You plan to compare your check list with hers to make sure she hasn't forgotten anything.
B.This person has her wits about her. You feel confident in her abilities to make this trip a success.
C.You'll leave the details to her, and relax even more during this trip.
D."Is this kindergarten? Who sent the nanny to watch over my trip?"
 
5. What will you do on your trip?
A.You've got a plan for every hour of the day. You have pre-booked many activities to avoid wait times and disappointment.
B.Your daily plan has been arranged in advance, with a back-up plan in case of foul weather.
C.You have a few things you definitely want to do, and a good idea of which day to do them.
D.You'll mix with the locals and get some ideas. Maybe take a side trip, or wait and see what comes up.
 
Now tally your responses. Which type are you?
Mostly 'A' responses?
Congratulations. You're a Type A traveler. Here are some places you would enjoy visiting.
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Mix of 'B' and 'C' responses?
Click here & look for bonus questions at the right of the page.
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Mostly 'D' responses?
You are a laid-back Type B traveler. You should feel right at home in places like these.
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